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Hi, we’re TechnologyAdvice.
At TechnologyAdvice, we pride ourselves on helping B2B tech buyers manage the complexity and risk of the buying process. We are a trusted source of information for tech buyers, delivering advice and facilitating connections between our buyers and the world’s leading sellers of business technology.
Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, we are a remote-first company with more than 20 digital publications and over 500 global team members in the US, UK, Singapore, Australia, and the Philippines. We’re proud to have been repeatedly recognized as one of America’s fastest growing private companies by Inc., as well as a Tennessee top workplace. We work hard each day and have fun, too, with monthly virtual events, recreational slack channels, and the occasional costumed dance from our CEO.
All positions are open to remote work unless otherwise specified in the requirements below.
The opportunity
One of the flagship owned and operated sites of Technology Advice is DZone. DZone.com is one of the world's largest online communities and leading publisher of knowledge resources for the software development life-cycle. Every day, thousands of developers come to DZone.com to read about the latest technology trends and learn about new technologies, methodologies, and best practices through shared knowledge.
As a Strategic Account Director, DZone your main objectives are to meet or exceed sales goals within a set of strategic organizations that focus on the software development lifecycle. Using a consultative approach, you are expected to determine customers’ needs and provide them with possible business solutions, while bringing previous industry knowledge to the table.
You’ll be joining a sales culture that’s dynamic, challenging, and full of energy. At DZone, we empower our team members with the frameworks, resources, autonomy, and freedom to do what they do best: deliver results. Here, your ideas will matter, your achievements will be celebrated, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
Your main objective is to meet or exceed sales goals by using a consultative approach. This means leveraging your skills and insights to understand client needs deeply, tailoring solutions that drive value, and delivering measurable results.
Our team thrives on collaboration, curiosity, and a little bit of healthy competition to keep things exciting. We’re big believers in celebrating wins—whether that’s through team shoutouts, spiffs, and bonuses, or enjoying a flexible work week to acknowledge a job well done.
If you’re someone who loves a good challenge and solving problems, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is energized by helping clients and your team succeed, you’ll fit right in. And hey, uncapped commission doesn’t hurt, right?
Location: United States
What you'll do
- Consultative sales approach of TechnologyAdvice’s B2B solutions to Marketers, including a variety of content creation, digital advertising, and lead generation services
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of potential clients sufficient to exceed annual sales goals
- Consult TechnologyAdvice’s clients with best practices in digital marketing, by staying current on insights, competitors, and trends, and applying knowledge to assist clients in hitting their revenue targets
- Prospect into new customers within TechnologyAdvice’s mid-market ICP, identify and strategize new customer objectives, propose recommendations through deal shaping & secure insertion orders.
- Evaluate assigned accounts based on propensity to purchase, ICP, and other buying signals, and focus efforts accordingly
- Set & Hold client meetings through stages of discovery, sales call, proposal, follow-up, negotiation, close, and renewals to exceed revenue goals.
- Manage and update pipeline opportunities utilizing CRM
- Provide weekly updates on the pipeline, sales forecasts, and other relevant metrics to track progress against goals, using reports and automation tools
- Collaborate closely with Customer Success and other internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients and to identify growth opportunities
- Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and negotiating skills to make strategic decisions
- Consistently deliver sales results to meet quarterly and annual revenue targets [as defined on an annual basis]
- Negotiate and close deals by handling rebuttals and objections
Who you are
- 5+ years of professional sales in the B2B media/publishing space
- Fast learner with a passion for sales
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
- A confident and determined outlook
- Resilience - the ability to cope with rejection
- Agile professional who excels in a fast-paced environment and thrives on continuously pivoting strategies to drive business needs forward
What we offer you
- Career Growth: Advance with mentorship programs, leadership academies, and opportunities to shape company culture and DEI initiatives.
- Flex Fridays: Adjust your 40-hour week to enjoy a full or half day off on Fridays.
- Remote-First Culture: Work from the comfort of your home.
- Flexible PTO: Take the time you need, when you need it.
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
- Insurance Protection: Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability coverage.
- 401K with Match: Secure your future with our company-matched retirement savings.
- Paid Parental Leave: Support for new parents during life’s special moments.
- Wellness Perks: Access Headspace and enjoy monthly fitness reimbursements.
- Pet Insurance: Care for your furry family members.
- Speaker Series Bonus: Present in our monthly speaker series and earn a bonus.
- Book Reimbursement: Get up to 12 books reimbursed per year to fuel your learning.
- Bucket List Benefit: Celebrate milestones with annual contributions toward your dream adventures after 3 years.
- In-Office Perks: Enjoy catered lunches for our in-office team.
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Work authorization
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire in an employer approved US state and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.
Salary Range
We seek to hire top-tier individuals and intend for our compensation to be at a rate that allows us to recruit and retain individuals who align with our core values, purpose, mission, and vision. Final total compensation is based on a multitude of factors including, but not limited to, skill level, relevant experience to the position, and cost of labor.
Base pay range represents 50-60% of total OTE, with remaining OTE based on earned commission.
Base pay range
$100,000—$150,000 USD
EOE statement
We believe that our differences make us stronger, and thus foster a diverse and inclusive culture where people feel safe being themselves. TechnologyAdvice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.
Pre-employment screening required.
TechnologyAdvice does not engage with external staffing agencies. Any candidates introduced by such firms will not be eligible for compensation.
Any AI-generated or incomplete application answers will be auto-rejected.
What We Do
TechnologyAdvice’s purpose is to create opportunity. For our audiences to make the best business and technology decisions. For our customers to engage with their ideal prospects. For our team members to grow, learn and serve others. For our communities to grow and thrive.
At TechnologyAdvice, we pride ourselves on helping B2B tech buyers manage the complexity and risk of the buying process. We are a trusted source of information for tech buyers, delivering advice and facilitating connections between our buyers and the world’s leading sellers of business technology.
Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, we are a remote-first company with more than 20 digital publications and over 500 global team members in the US, UK, Singapore, Australia, and the Philippines. We’re proud to have been repeatedly recognized as one of America’s fastest growing private companies by Inc., as well as a Tennessee top workplace. We work hard each day and have fun, too, with monthly virtual events, recreational slack channels, and the occasional costumed dance from our CEO.
Why Work With Us
At TechnologyAdvice, you’ll work alongside a diverse group of passionate individuals who love growing as professionals and learning new things. No two days are exactly the same here, and you’ll face opportunities to expand your skill set, step outside of your comfort zone, and contribute to the best group you’ll ever work with.
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